Jon Heiber
Respiratory Therapist
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in Critical Care settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
11.2011 - 08.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA08.2011
Skills
- Care Planning
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Treatment Administration
- Airway Management
- Arterial Punctures
- Ventilation Management
- BLS Instructor
- ACLS Instructor
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
11.2011 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
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